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Limerick in Stand-up Comedy and Performance Poetry

Description: Limerick in Stand-up Comedy and Performance Poetry
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Which stand-up comedian is known for his limericks about everyday life?

  1. Mitch Hedberg

  2. Jim Gaffigan

  3. Dave Chappelle

  4. Louis C.K.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mitch Hedberg was known for his short, one-liner jokes, many of which were limericks.

What is the name of the performance poetry group that specializes in limericks?

  1. The LimerWrecks

  2. The Limerickers

  3. The Limerick Lounge

  4. The Limerati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The LimerWrecks is a performance poetry group that specializes in limericks.

Which poet is known for his limericks about historical figures?

  1. Ogden Nash

  2. Edward Lear

  3. Dorothy Parker

  4. Shel Silverstein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ogden Nash was known for his limericks about historical figures, such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Queen Victoria.

What is the name of the limerick contest that is held annually in Limerick, Ireland?

  1. The Limerick International LimerIck Competition

  2. The World Limerick Championship

  3. The All-Ireland Limerick Contest

  4. The Limerick Limerick Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Limerick International LimerIck Competition is held annually in Limerick, Ireland.

Which stand-up comedian is known for his limericks about pop culture?

  1. Bo Burnham

  2. John Mulaney

  3. Hannah Gadsby

  4. Trevor Noah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bo Burnham is known for his limericks about pop culture, such as his song "Kanye Rant".

What is the name of the limerick that is traditionally recited at the end of a wedding ceremony?

  1. The Wedding Limerick

  2. The Bridal Limerick

  3. The Happily Ever After Limerick

  4. The Love Limerick


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wedding Limerick is a traditional limerick that is recited at the end of a wedding ceremony.

Which poet is known for his limericks about animals?

  1. Lewis Carroll

  2. William Blake

  3. John Keats

  4. Percy Bysshe Shelley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lewis Carroll was known for his limericks about animals, such as his poem "The Jabberwocky".

What is the name of the limerick contest that is held annually in San Francisco?

  1. The San Francisco International Limerick Contest

  2. The World Limerick Championship

  3. The All-Ireland Limerick Contest

  4. The Limerick Limerick Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The San Francisco International Limerick Contest is held annually in San Francisco.

Which stand-up comedian is known for his limericks about politics?

  1. Bill Maher

  2. Dennis Miller

  3. Jon Stewart

  4. Stephen Colbert


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dennis Miller is known for his limericks about politics, such as his song "The Ranting Song".

What is the name of the limerick that is traditionally recited at the end of a birthday party?

  1. The Birthday Limerick

  2. The Happy Birthday Limerick

  3. The Many Happy Returns Limerick

  4. The Long Life and Happiness Limerick


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Birthday Limerick is a traditional limerick that is recited at the end of a birthday party.

Which poet is known for his limericks about nonsense?

  1. Edward Lear

  2. Lewis Carroll

  3. Ogden Nash

  4. Shel Silverstein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edward Lear was known for his limericks about nonsense, such as his poem "The Owl and the Pussycat".

What is the name of the limerick contest that is held annually in London?

  1. The London International Limerick Contest

  2. The World Limerick Championship

  3. The All-Ireland Limerick Contest

  4. The Limerick Limerick Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The London International Limerick Contest is held annually in London.

Which stand-up comedian is known for his limericks about relationships?

  1. Aziz Ansari

  2. Ali Wong

  3. Amy Schumer

  4. Kevin Hart


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aziz Ansari is known for his limericks about relationships, such as his song "The "I Love You" Song".

What is the name of the limerick that is traditionally recited at the end of a graduation ceremony?

  1. The Graduation Limerick

  2. The Congratulations Limerick

  3. The Well Done Limerick

  4. The Future is Bright Limerick


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Graduation Limerick is a traditional limerick that is recited at the end of a graduation ceremony.

Which poet is known for his limericks about food?

  1. Ogden Nash

  2. Edward Lear

  3. Lewis Carroll

  4. Shel Silverstein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ogden Nash was known for his limericks about food, such as his poem "The Custard the Dragon".

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